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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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